Mackenzie Hammel
Major: Finance
Minor: Mathematics, Spanish; Additional – Harp Student at the Jacobs School of Music with Distinguished Professor of Music Susann McDonald
Any special scholarships: Herman B Wells Scholar
Overseas study: Alcalá de Henares, Spain (Summer 2011)
Internships/work experience: Finance/Accounting Intern – Procter & Gamble (Summer 2012)
Campus involvement/clubs/community activities:
- Chief Networking Officer, Kelley Undergraduate Women’s Financial Association
- Undergraduate Consulting Workshop
- Member of the Jacobs School of Music Harp Department
- Academic Tutor for IU Athletics
Career goal: Short-term, I plan to work in either corporate finance or the consulting industry. Long-term, I hope to serve in a finance role for a Fortune 500 company.
Best IU experience so far: Meeting so many new, wonderful people and witnessing IU Basketball’s wins against Kentucky, Ohio State, and Michigan State live at Assembly Hall last year.
One thing I want to do before I leave Bloomington/campus: I hope to try all of the Fourth Street restaurants at least once and witness IU Basketball put up a sixth banner at Assembly Hall!
Favorite movie and why: Anchorman. It’s an absolutely hilarious movie and I can’t wait for Anchorman 2 to come out soon!
Favorite class at IU and why: Harp elective class! Who knew you could receive college credit for simply pursuing a hobby you love? I’ve had a great time taking the course each semester and getting to branch outside the Kelley School and meet new people with unique interests. Also, having the chance to study with a legendary harp teacher, Susann McDonald, is truly a blessing.
Favorite musical artist/group: The Black Eyed Peas. I saw them in Madrid while I was studying abroad last summer and thought they were phenomenal performers.
Something I’m really passionate about: I absolutely love playing and listening to music. I’ve played the harp for 15 years, so I really enjoy continuing to learn new repertoire at the Jacobs School. I also like witnessing the incredible talent the Jacobs School has to offer at orchestra concerts, the opera, the ballet, and countless other events throughout the year.
